Family of Faith OC
Family of Faith OC Podcast is an extension of the life, teaching, and testimony of Family of Faith OC, a Christ-centered church community in Orange County, California, led by Pastors David and Doris Flores.
Each week, we share biblical teaching, Spirit-led conversations, and real stories of transformation that point people to Jesus and invite them into deeper faith, authentic community, and everyday discipleship. Through sermons, discussions, and our special Faith Stories episodes, you’ll hear testimonies, interviews, and honest conversations about how God is at work in ordinary lives.
Family of Faith OC exists to be exactly what our name says — a family rooted in faith, grounded in Scripture, and led by the love and power of the Holy Spirit.
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• Tuesdays – Teaching & encouragement
• Fridays – Faith Stories (testimonies, interviews, and conversations)
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We gather weekly for worship and the Word and livestream our services for those who can’t attend in person.
• Sunday Service: Livestream and in-person at 10:00 a.m.
• Midweek Service: Livestream and in-person at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights
📍 We meet at the Yorba Linda Community Center
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Family of Faith OC
Thanksgiving Special - Choose Life and Give Thanks!
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Episode Overview
In this Thanksgiving special, Pastor David brings a powerful reminder of the spiritual force of gratitude. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 and Deuteronomy 30:19, this episode reveals how choosing gratitude is choosing life, and how giving thanks “in everything”—not necessarily for everything—aligns us with God’s will, releases His power, and shifts our perspective from defeat to faith.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how God is working in your current season, this episode will help you see your circumstances through a faith perspective rather than a negative or fearful one.
Key Scriptures
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 — Rejoice. Pray. Give thanks.
- Deuteronomy 30:19 — Life and death set before you. Choose life.
- John 6 — Jesus gives thanks before the miracle.
- Hebrews 13 & Deuteronomy 31 — “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
What You’ll Learn
✓ What it really means to rejoice always
✓ Why giving thanks activates faith and releases God’s power
✓ How gratitude reframes your situation and breaks negativity
✓ The difference between giving thanks in everything and for everything
✓ Why gratitude is an attitude you choose, not an emotion you wait for
✓ What it means to “choose life” spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and relationally
✓ How Jesus modeled thanksgiving in the face of lack
✓ How your gratitude influences future generations
Key Takeaways
- Gratitude is an act of faith, not a reaction to circumstances.
- Your perspective determines whether you choose life or death, blessing or cursing.
- Even when life feels overwhelming, God is with you—and He always hears you.
- Giving thanks for what you do have opens the door for God to multiply it.
- Your gratitude today becomes someone else’s testimony tomorrow.
Memorable Quotes
“Gratitude is an attitude — and one that you choose.”
“When you thank God for what isn’t enough, He turns it into more than enough.”
“Choosing gratitude is choosing life.”
“Faith says, ‘Father, I thank You that You always hear me.’”
“A thankful heart puts everything into a proper faith perspective.”
Next Steps
If today’s message encouraged you, we’d love to hear from you!
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